NFL 2006-2007 season

[Bloodline666]

I thought Dallas was the Jail Blazers of the NFL. That's how all the old jokes go, anyway.

Ten years ago, they probably were, given that there were some players on the team getting arrested, most notably Michael Irvin. Though part of the blame should fall on Barry Switzer, the head coach at the time of Michael Irvin's arrest, as Barry Switzer didn't give the Cowboys enough discipline, unlike his predecessor, Jimmy Johnson.

Now, it's the Cincinnati Bengals. Those people arrested this year alone (5 in the off-season included) should raise some alarms. The most recent incident happened just this past week, when Chris Henry was suspended by the league for 2 games for violating the league's personal conduct and substance abuse policy. I believe this week is the Bengals' bye week, so next Sunday and the following Sunday, he won't suit up. He was benched the last game for "guilt by association" in Odell Thurman's arrest, meaning he will have missed three consecutive games.

EDIT: It appears I have finally stumbled on a nickname to describe the Bengals' recently-rising arrest rate: The Cincinnati Gangles! (someone referred to them as such here.)

[escobert]

The bears win tonight was CRAZY!! like just insane...

[Del Murder]

So far everything is going right for the Bears.

[Mr. Mojo Risin]

So far Devin Hester in the 2nd is the best pick of the draft.

[El Bandito]

Goddamn, I feel for Leinart. They placed the game on his shoulders against the freakin' Bears without their #1 WR and he almost came out with a victory. If they could fill a few holes, that team is talented and young enough for them to be a huge threat.

And Grossman needs to learn to calm down and stop playing the Jake Plummer game. Every pass doesn't need to be 15+ yards just because you're down.

[escobert]

Oh and this is the best picture EVER

[El Bandito]

Hmm, it looks like the Broncos are gonna quietly slip into the playoffs again. It's funny how little coverage they get since the whole team is so humble and quiet. They don't play pretty, but they win. Next week against the Colts will be a real test.

[Bloodline666]

It appears there is quarterback controversy brewing in Dallas...actually, said quarterback controversy has been brewing for quite some time, perhaps since Quincy Carter got cut from the team for testing positive for weed a few years back.

But this latest quarterback controversy's been going on since the Pre-Season! Whether you're a Cowboys fan (like Kirobaito and myself) or not, I present the following question; is Dallas better off with Tony Romo as starting quarterback, or Drew Bledsoe?

Given Bledsoe's tendency to get sacked and throw interceptions at critical moments (his age could very well be a factor in that; players' skills do deteriorate with age in most cases, you know), I would have to go with the more mobile Romo. If Bill Parcells decides to elevate Romo to starting QB, I would presume Bledsoe would be very unhappy. But then again, Bledsoe should be expecting something like this, as this will not be the first time something like this has happened (the last time I remember him losing his starting job, he lost it to Tom Brady; that year, the Patriots won the Super Bowl).

Now, some of you may be all like, "What are these low-ass numbers Tony Romo has?" Well, those aren't his season stats; those are his CAREER stats, and they're low because he hasn't gotten much playing time in his career; this is his fourth year in the league, and now, he's got his opportunity to prove himself.

[Kirobaito]

The Cowboys are better off with Tony Romo. Bledsoe is a 34-year-old former first overall pick, and makes rookie mistakes. People question Romo's arm strength, but I kind of equate him with Drew Brees as far as arm strength goes, and Drew Brees is doing pretty good for himself.

[escobert]

Bledsoe should have retired when he left the Pats.

[Raistlin]

Dallas is definitely better off with Romo. Hell, even this season. Bledsoe is just getting worse.

Watching the game on Monday, having Romo out there allowed Dallas to get Witten more involved in the passing game, and Romo was able to use his feet. Yeah, he still got sacked because there is absolutely no protection, but the team looked better.

That being said, I expect Dallas to end up 3rd in the division this year.

[Bloodline666]

I have to agree with everyone else here about the quarterback controversy; Romo is the man for the job. Bledsoe needs to retire. And as for Bill Parcells and Jerry Jones? They need a new back-up quarterback. But first, they need to fix that offensive line.

EDIT: It's official; Tony Romo will be the Cowboys' starting quarterback on Sunday against the Carolina Panthers.

[El Bandito]

So...how about that LaDainian Tomlinson? He's doing pretty good I guess. :P

Broncos - Chargers is gonna be sweet. I'm gonna have to try and grab some tickets for the November game at Invesco.

[Cipher]

Ooh, an NFL thread. I didn't even know there was one to be found here. =|

All this talk about the Cowboys, I feel I oughta sing a little song...

Hail to the Redskins
Hail Vic-to-ly
Braves on the Warpath
Fight for old DC!

Run or pass and score -- we want a lot more!
Beat 'em, Swamp 'em,
Touchdown! -- Let the points soar!
Fight on, fight on 'Til you have won
Sons of Wash-ing-ton. Rah!, Rah!, Rah!

Hail to the Redskins
Hail Vic-to-ly
Braves on the Warpath
Fight for old DC!

...ahem. With that in mind...Miami beats the otherwise Bears 31-13? How'd that happen?

[Del Murder]

The Colts are good.